Found a lump-scared out of my mind!

Anonymous

Yay!! That's fantastic!!

Good luck to you tomorrow Kaara!

Amy_33

Thanks so much, ladies! I cannot tell you how much better I feel! I feel like I should be able to just rip this Ace bandage (aka, torture device) off and run free! Kaara~ Good luck tomorrow!  Hope you get some "happy juice" like I did! It helped wonders. I'll be thinking of you!

Again--Thanks to everyone of you who helped me through this last week. You guys are amazing. I really don't know what I would have done without you!

debbie6122

Wonderful News Amy!!!

Hoping the same for you tomorrow Kaara.

Panmars

Amy, yay! What a relief. Doing the happy dance for you!



Kaara, thinking of you today. Fingers crossed for B9 results for you too!

beacon800

Smiling big at your good news today!!!  YAY!!

Kaara

Had my biopsy which amounted to nothing, hardly felt anything. Now comes the wait for the path report to come through...probably Tues or Wed of next week.

Now I'm going to enjoy my weekend...no stressing...it is what it is. 

boxcars072000

Tony Danza didnt used to be so bad..... Hang in there amy.....

I hope you are fine

((((hugs)))

Connie

miricurt538

I don't think that dreaming about Tony Danza is a bad side effect.  Bring on the Lortab for me!! lol  Kaara, doesn't it meke you wonder why one is so scared of the biopsy since it really isn't bad at all?  I am happy they were able to find your problem spot and pray you want have to wait as long as I did.  But you know if they take to long to not to let them rest until they look for it.  Now this next time I'll know to keep on it if I think it's taking to long.  I am a different person from the one of three days ago.  Glad that Amy got a quick and good result.  Remembering you in my prayers, Kaara.  Love to all.         Miri

Kaara

Thank you Miri:  The coordinator at the center gave me her card and said to call her if I had any problems getting the results.  She would be able to tell me if they were back from path.  I'm going to give it the weekend and Monday then call on Tuesday to let them know I want answers.  My doctor is out of town but promised he would call me with the results.

I didn't get happy juice, but I dug in my cabinet and came up with an Ativan that my dentist had given me and I never used.  It put me in la la land for the rest of the day!  Had a nice nap when we got home.

Thanks so much for all the thoughts and prayers everyone...enjoy your weekend. 

Amy_33

Thanks so much for the congratulations, ladies! You're all so awesome!

Kaara-how you doing after your biopsy?

Quick question for you guys....I felt my breast tonight for the first time since my biopsy. I noticed that the area below where the biopsy was done is HARD. Totally different than my other breast. Is this normal, does anyone know?

Kaara

Amy_33:  Thanks for asking about me.  I am doing just fine.  I took a tylenol PM last night so I could sleep better (after napping all afternoon) and I woke up this morning feeling good.  I had a little bleeding from the spot where the biopsy was done, but no pain.  It feels better to wear a bra because the area is just under my left breast and the bra seems to give me support there.  We went to friends for dinner tonight and I forgot all about it.

The weird thing about this entire biopsy is where he put the needle in is nowhere near where the US was looking for the suspicious area.  Go figure.   

dmacw

excellent news.  That is what we like.

Donna

colette51

Amy_33, 

I found a lump yesterday and can describe it exactly as you have done, and in the same place!  (Why do emergencies happen after hours or on weekends?)  Anyhow, I am 2 months overdue for a mammogram.  By hook or by crook I will see my gynecologist tomorrow, get a referal to a breast surgeon, and get a mammogram.  I do not care if this is possibly benign; I want it surgically removed ASAP.  

I am adopted and have very little medical history.  Diabetes runs on my mother's side.  The only other info she gave me was "name it, and it probably runs in the family."  I am almost 60 yrs old.  Do not really feel scared -- just alone.  I told my husband, and rec'd a shrug of the shoulder.  Told my adult son, who seemed to brush it off.  Will send emails to my 3 daughters tonight. (They do not answer their cell phones when they see "Mom.")

When I have the surgery I know I will be left to take care of myself.  That is what happened the last time I had surgery.  And on top of it, my husband just retired, and the insurance now has a $1,000 copay before kicking in.

Panmars

Colette, I'm sorry you are having to go through this, especially with little support from family. But you will find support here, in great quantity. Hopefully, your lump is benign, but if it turns out not to be, I hope you will find comfort here, where you will not be alone in your journey. Wishing the best of luck and sending you hugs.



Sandi

Kaara

Colette51:  Sorry you are facing this challenge.  Remember, most of these things turn out to be nothing...80% I believe I read somewhere, so don't stress.  As for the kids, I didn't even tell mine until I was about a day or so away from having my biopsy.  I'm still waiting for the dx.  One still doesn't know because he rarely calls, and so when I see him at Thanksgiving I will let him know what the dx is.

Good luck to you..sending prayers and positive energy your way! 

colette51

Sandi and Kaara,

I was at the gynecologist's office when they unlocked the door this morning.  His opinon is that it is a benign cyst.  Tomorrow morning I will be at the imaging center for my yearly mammogram.

 Thanks for being here.  I do not have a mother, sisters or extended family I can talk to because they do not exist.

Is it wrong for me to want this cyst to be removed even if it is "just fibrous tissue?"

Colette

Kaara

colette51:  Everyone is different...if you feel more comfortable having it out, then you should request that it be done.  I would at least insist on a biopsy to make certain it is benign.

debbie6122

Colette- I too am sorry you don't have any family support, but you are not alone, you have all of us if need be.

My daughter had a lump that was over 6 cm, her DR. said it was a cyst and that it would go away on its own, she persisted and said she wanted it out anyway because it was sore not to mention big- He finally removed i,t and said he almost fell out of his chair when it came back as Breast cancer because he was 100% positve it was B9- You cant get a correct diagnosis with out a biopsy, so please be persistant and dont let them brush you off until you get a biopsy.

Best wishes and hugs!

Debbie

Panmars

Colette51, no, it isn't wrong for you to want it out. I would want it out, too. And I agree with the other ladies in that you should have a biopsy done on the tissue, just to be sure it's nothing to worry about. Good luck, and let us know how things turn out.

Take care,



Sandi

Kaara

I got my dx today...IDC low grade 1, stage 1.  Still trying to process everything.  Meet with my bs next week to go over results and further testing.  

It is what it is...now I have to deal with it. 

Amy_33

Kaara...I'm so sorry. Sending a HUGE hug your way. If I can help in anyway, please please please let me know. ((((HUG)))))

Kaara

Amy 33:  Thanks...I appreciate your support.

Amy_33

Colette: I'm sorry you are going through this with little support. I can't imagine what it would have been like for me to go through the last month without any support! You have found a great support group, though, these women are AMAZING. How did your mammo go? 

 My PCP told me all was good when I had a negative mammo and ultrasound. I am the one who pursued the surgery consult and my surgeon recommended the biopsy. I would want at least a biopsy, at least, if not want the whole lump removed, just as you do. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing and knowing 100% sure what it is will offer you just that. Take care! Let us know how things are going!

Lisamar

Hi Everyone!  Like lots of people here I am a little worried. 

 I found a hard lump about a month ago.  DR sent me for ultrasound and mammogram. Nothing turned up.  I have dense breast and also tons of calcifications which are changing.  DR then sent me to surgeon who initially didn't feel it, but found another smaller lump that he didn't seem ultra concerned about (wanted me back in 3 months).  When I pointed out the primary lump which is hard, immovable, and near my nipple, he said what every woman loves to hear..... "that's a game changer" and wants to do a lumpectomy.  Surgery is scheduled for the week after Thanksgiving.

While 80% of lumps are b9, what percentage of hard, immovable lumps are?  It seems many breast cancers start in the outer/upper quadrant so that makes me feel a bit more positive since mine is the opposite.  Should I have pushed for a needle biopsy? -He said he didn't want to do it since it can't be seen on the ultrasound but maybe its a income/reimbusement issue?  I live in a "back water" and recently had a horrible experience with an endo who recommended thyroid surgery.  With a second opinion, re-testing,  biopsy & much money and worry later, it was found that my thyroid nodules and cysts were not cancerous after all.

I have done all sorts of searching on the internet for information and appreciate any information/help you all here can give.

Lisa 

debbie6122

Kaara- Im so sorry to hear about your results, It is a lot to take in but you will get through this and we are all here for you for support and advice (((((((hugs)))))))))

Lisa- Lumps come in all shapes, sizes and forms, there really is no way of telling for sure unless a biopsy or lumpectomy is done, some can be near the nipple, but it could also be a clogged duct as well. Just to be sure i would have the lumpectomy, since it does not show up on the ultra sound it would be harder to locat for a biopsy- Google is not your best bet, as the information will just scare you and most info is out date. Best wishes with your surgery please keep us posted, sending you good thoughts and hugs

Debbie

Panmars

Kaara, I had been waiting on pins and needles for your results, and I'm so sorry it turned out this way. But like Debbie said, you will get through it! Right now is the hardest time. Once you have a plan in place, and get more info about what treatment you will be getting, it will get easier. It looks like you caught it early, and that is good. When you get an oncologist, ask about the Oncotype DX test. If it can be done, it can help you make decisions regarding treatment. I will be thinking of you, and sending good thoughts your way. Keep your spirits up as best you can......you will do fine! And you have all of us here at BCO to help you along the way.

{{{{HUGS}}}}

Sandi 

Kaara

Thanks everyone for the kind words!  Believe me, I couldn't have gotten through this process as well without having a place to come for support and comfort!

Kaara

Lismar:  I would push for a stereotactic biopsy which is one that can be done guided by mammogram.  Mine could not be seen on us either.  Are you seeing a bs or just a general surgeon..sometimes that makes a difference in how they approach the process.

Lisamar

Thanks for the replies! Kara I'm sorry to read bat your diagnosis, sending positive thoughts your way!

With regard to my plan, I am going to go for the surgery/lumpectomy....it seems like a more reasonable option than was the end's recommendation for a partial thyroidectomy with inconclusive biopsy results from a single sample! I don't want to wait for discussion of another option and scheduling. The surgeon is a breast surgeon and I do feel a little more confident in him (based on my 10 minute exam!). crazy how you ccan give someone permission to cut into you after just meeting them for a quick visit....where's the coffee and small talk b4 they take out the knife!

Any current info re incidence of cancer in different types of lumps?

debbie6122

What Is The Likelihood Of Recurrence?

It is important to remember that not every woman who has had breast cancer will face a recurrence. Some women receive treatment and live the rest of their lives cancer-free.

Because there are so many factors that figure into a woman's risk of recurrence, it is difficult to cite meaningful statistics. There are different types of breast cancer, and in different women, the cancer may have been at different stages when diagnosed. In addition, different treatments (for example, some women have breast-conserving surgery; others, a mastectomy) may affect recurrence rates.

Other treatment choices, including chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, targeted therapy or bone marrow or stem cell transplant, may play a role as well. Family cancer history can factor in, as can individual risk factors, such as weight, diet or history of exposures. Furthermore, the risk of recurrence varies with the time elapsed since diagnosis and treatment.

That said, most studies suggest that patients treated with a combination of local lumpectomy and radiation have a 10% to 20% chance of recurrence within ten years of diagnosis -- although that estimation is on the high end, and it really depends on the type of cancer. Most recurrences happen within five years of initial treatment. After five years, the more time that passes without a recurrence, the less likely that a woman will experience one.